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Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 17, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colorado Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to break frozen material on grizzly feeder using a 10lbs sledgehammer. When swinging the hammer, employee caught EE's right index finger. Resulted in laceration requiring 10 sutures. Employee was wearing gloves.

March 29, 2023 CO · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colorado Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a zip tie from a cable. Wile having the utility knife in right hand the cable was moving around so they grabbed it with left hand putting their hand in the path of the cut resulting in a 1 ½" laceration on the top of the employee's left hand. Employee was taken to the local urgent care and received 9 stiches. Employee returned to work afterwards.

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